PREFACE 



The object of this work is to give a thorough explanation of 

 the numerous diseases to which the horse is subject, and point 

 out in a clear and distinct manner the symptoms by which the 

 diseases may be known, so that the Farmer and others having 

 the care of horses may be enabled to detect any disease in its 

 first sf&ges, — thereby rendering it an easy case to cure ; also, 

 giving a regular course of medicine to be pursued in the treatment 

 of the different diseases, by which almost any one, with a little 

 study, can treat the most difficult cases. The great objection to 

 other works that have been issued is that they do not point out 

 the symptoms of the diseases in horses; and their treatment is 

 so badly arranged that it is very difficult for the Farmer and 

 persons generally to understand it. The advantages this work 

 possesses over others, is its plainness in pointing out the diffi- 

 culties attending the treatment of diseases in horses and the 

 manner in which they may be surmounted. And it is hoped 

 that those interested will give this book their "careful attention, 

 as the author is satisfied that it will save them a vast amount 

 of time and trouble in times of need. 



THE AUTHOR. 



